News

Insurance initiative focuses on inclusion

Deputy Prime Minister Prof. Biman Prasad has unveiled an insurance initiative that not only champions climate disaster resilience but also emphasizes the importance of inclusion, particularly for women and persons with disabilities.

October 28, 2023 12:27 pm
 

World

Canada to ramp up verification of student admissions to curb immigration fraud

Canada will step up the verification of university acceptance letters as it seeks to prevent immigration by fraudsters who target international students, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said.

October 28, 2023 12:21 pm
 

Health

Patients urged to seek medical help

The Fiji Cancer Society has raised apprehensions about the burden placed on families, which may dissuade individuals from pursuing medical treatment upon receiving a positive cancer diagnosis.

October 28, 2023 12:17 pm
 

Business

Tappoo Group and FDB unite to bolster local handicraft industry

Two powerhouses, Tappoo Group of Companies and the Fiji Development Bank, have formalized a partnership to support local handicraft makers, vendors, and their families.

October 28, 2023 12:06 pm
 

Rugby League

Silktails sign former Drua Intern as new S&C coach

Former Drua Strength and conditioning intern coach Vanavasa Niuqila has signed with the Kaiviti Silktails as their new Strength and Conditioning coach for the upcoming 2024 season.

October 28, 2023 11:58 am
 

World

Israel stepping up Gaza ground operations, White House supports pause for aid

Israeli air and ground forces are stepping up operations in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s chief military spokesperson said, amid reports of heavy bombing of the besieged enclave.

October 28, 2023 11:41 am
 

Entertainment

Striking Hollywood actors pass counteroffer ahead of further talks with studios

Striking Hollywood actors have made a comprehensive counteroffer to the major studios, the SAG-AFTRA performers’ union said in a post on social media platform X.

October 28, 2023 11:27 am
 

Boxing

Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: Briton prods ex-UFC champion during Saudi Arabia weigh-in exchange

A brash Tyson Fury leaned on and prodded Francis Ngannou as the pair weighed in for their heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia.

October 28, 2023 11:18 am
 

World

US 'assault rifle' ban unlikely after Maine shooting, despite Congressman's shift

The latest mass shooting in the United States, which killed 18 people in Maine, prompted U.S. Representative Jared Golden, whose constituents died in the massacre, to reverse his opposition to a ban on assault-style weapons.

October 28, 2023 10:57 am
 

Entertainment

Hope Street: Karen Hassan promises 'all the drama' in new series

The BBC and Britbox police drama Hope Street will return on Monday for its third season.

October 28, 2023 10:05 am
 

World

Qatar sentences Indian ex-naval officers to death

India has said it is exploring all legal options after a court in Qatar sentenced eight former Indian naval officers to death on unspecified charges.

October 28, 2023 9:44 am
 

Entertainment

Notts County owners try to shake off Taylor Swift takeover talk

The owners of Notts County played down a report that they could sell the English League Two soccer club to American pop star Taylor Swift, saying in a playful social media post on Friday that they would “Shake this story off”.

October 28, 2023 9:24 am

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